dory

noun do·ry \ ˈdȯr-ē \

Definition of dory

plural dories

: a flat-bottomed boat with high flaring sides, sharp bow, and deep V-shaped transom

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Everything is hunky dory and the sequences have a hazy quality to them, supporting the idea that this is not really the future.

— kelly lawler, USA TODAY, "Recap: 'The Walking Dead' Season 8 premiere gets the series back on track," 22 Oct. 2017
No one who knows anything thinks that McConnell and Trump are now -- or ever will be -- hunky dory. 2.

— chris cillizza, CNN, "9 things Donald Trump didn't tell the truth about on Monday," 17 Oct. 2017
Does this mean that all is hunky dory between India and China?

— nirmala george, The Seattle Times, "India, China to pull back troops from border confrontation," 28 Aug. 2017
Sea kayaks, canoes, skiffs, powerboats, inner tubes, water skis, dories and dinghies lean against buildings and sit in driveways along Highway 169.

— porter fox, New York Times, "On the Water, and Into the Wild," 21 Oct. 2016

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Origin and Etymology of dory

Miskito dóri dugout

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: a boat that has a flat bottom and high sides and that is used especially for fishing

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noun do·ry \ ˈdȯr-ē \

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plural dories

: a boat with a flat bottom, high sides that flare out, and a sharp bow

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